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Hachette Book Group. ISBN. 978-0-446-69027-0. The Children of Willesden Lane is a memoir by Mona Golabek, documenting the life of her mother, Lisa, from the time she left Vienna, Austria to the end of World War II. It has been adapted into a film and an organization formed in honor of the book, that is dedicated to empowering people with the arts.
- Memoir
- Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
- English
- Hachette Book Group
The Children of Willesden Lane. Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen. Hachette Children's Group, Dec 14, 2017 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 240 pages. Fourteen-year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler's armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision.
Characters (in order of appearance) Lisa Jura (14) Professor Isseles - piano teacher Malka Jura - Lisa's mother Abraham Jura - Lisa' father, tailor Rosie Jura - Lisa's older sister Leo - Rosie's fiance/husband Sonia Jura (12) - Lisa's younger sister Michael - boy on train Sid Danziger - father's cousin in England Alfred Hardesty - adm. of ...
Feb 23, 2017 · This collection includes resources to accompany the text The Children of Willesden Lane, the powerful true story of Lisa Jura, who fled Nazi-occupied Vienna on the Kindertransport as a child. Published: February 23, 2017
Jan 1, 2002 · As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope. A memoir of courage and the power of music to uplift the human spirit, this compelling tribute to one special young woman and the lives she touched will both educate and inspire young readers.
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Jul 31, 2007 · The family decides to send Lisa to London so that she may pursue her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. Separated from her beloved family, Lisa bravely endures the trip and a disastrous posting outside London before finding her way to the Willesden Lane Orphanage. It is in this orphanage that Lisa's story truly comes to life.
May 25, 2002 · Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen. 4.26. 3,589 ratings524 reviews. Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura's escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport.
